Reviews

V TV series

V (1983)

V TV series

When Earth is visited by apparently benevolent aliens, known as "The Visitors," they are welcomed by the governments and people of the world - but their human-like façade hides the truth of their real appearance: Carnivorous reptilian humanoids.

V 2009 reboot

V (reboot) (2009)

V 2009 reboot

Reboot of the classic 80s series about a race of technologically advanced alien species who claim to come in peace, but actually has sinister motives.

Valentine Park

Valentine Park (1987)

Valentine Park

Tom Morris is an employee of the council whose job it is to maintain the standards of his local park. Unfortunately, his task is not helped by the incompetent people around him, which include two overzealous park officers - Bodie and Doyle

Valerie

Valerie (1986)

Valerie

US sitcom Show about a who mother struggles with everyday family problems - starring Valerie Harper and a young Jason Bateman

Van der Valk (1972)

You can't keep a good detective down and although this Amsterdam based investigator lacks diplomacy he has a knack of solving cases, which has been proven in multiple series and films

Vegas TV series

Vega$ (1978)

Vegas TV series

A suave private investigator navigates the glitz and danger of 1970s Las Vegas, with a guest cast that is a veritible Who's Who of American talent, solving crimes with charm and style in a city that never sleeps

Vera

Vera (2011)

Vera

Gripping British crime drama set against the scenic landscapes of Northumberland, the series starred Brenda Blethyn as homicide DCI Vera Stanhope, known for her sharp wit, irascible nature and keen instincts - the vital traits required to solve each gruesome case

Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars (2004)

Veronica Mars

American teen noir mystery drama set in the fictional town of Neptune, California. After her best friend is murdered, and her father is removed as county Sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries

Versailles

Versailles (2015)

Versailles

Louis XIV, King of France, decides to construct the greatest palace in the world - Versailles. However budget problems and political affairs become a hindrance to his plans.

A Very British Coup

A Very British Coup (1988)

A Very British Coup

Disaster befalls the UK under a seemingly corrupt Conservative government. The Labour Party is elected - but committed to radical change, under a firmly left-wing leader. That's not supposed to happen. Who will save the traditional rulers?

A Very Secret Service/Au Service de la France

A Very Secret Service/Au Service de la France (2015)

A Very Secret Service/Au Service de la France

It is the height of the Cold War and the position of France as a major colonial power is in crisis. Faced with the independence of Algeria, French society is also changing, with a rising counterculture exemplified by new music, new fashions, growing feminism and New Wave cinema

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer

Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990)

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer

Vic Reeves Big Night Out was perhaps one of the most weird and wonderful comedies to come out of the 1990s, but the origins of the show started way before that...

Vicar of Dibley

The Vicar of Dibley (1994)

Vicar of Dibley

Sitcom set in the fictional village of Dibley, which is assigned a female vicar, much to the consternation of the Chairman of the Parish Council.

Victoria Regina

Victoria Regina (1964)

Victoria Regina

Peter Wildeblood's adaptation of Laurence Housman's Victoria Regina was broadcast in 1964 as four individual plays and starred Patricia Routledge who portrayed four ages of the monarch.

Vietnam

Vietnam (1987)

Vietnam

A stunningly powerful re-enactment of the bitterly controversial issue of Australia's involvement in what was perceived as an American war

The View from Daniel Pike

The View from Daniel Pike (1971)

The View from Daniel Pike

Broadcast by BBC Scotland between 1971 and 1973, The View from Daniel Pike is one of those regional dramas that managed to be both quietly groundbreaking and criminally overlooked outside its home turf

Vikings

Vikings (2013)

Vikings

Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Norse hero, is a mere farmer who rises up to become a fearless warrior and commander of the Vikings...

Villains TV series

Villains (1972)

Villains TV series

Nine prisoners escape from prison and go on the run. But can they escape capture?

Virgin of the Secret Service

Virgin of the Secret Service (1968)

Virgin of the Secret Service

English agent Captain Robert Virgin of the Royal Dragoons, is intent on defending the British Empire, or what little remains of it, on behalf of the British Secret Service.

Virgin River

Virgin River (2019)

Virgin River

Seeking a fresh start, a nurse practitioner moves from Los Angeles to a remote town thinking it will be the perfect place to start afresh. But she soon doscivers that small-town living isn't as simple as she expected...

The Virginian

The Virginian (1962)

The Virginian

Set on the Shiloh Ranch in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, the stories centred around the ranch foreman known only as The Virginian and his impulsive young friend, Trampas.

Vision On

Vision On (1964)

Vision On

British children's television programme designed specifically for deaf and hearing children.